Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2015, scheduled to be held at Five Hills Training Area and the city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 20 – July 1.Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S...

Members of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron launched four KC-135 Stratotankers to conduct their final mission, or "Fini" flight, here June 11.According to Lt Col. Jason Work, 96th ARS commander, due to the upcoming deactivation of the squadron, this was the last operational mission for them.To mark...

Waking up to the sight of the sun rising on the distant horizon over the vast waters of the Pacific ocean might be a paradise for some, but for Marines embarked on a U.S. Navy vessel at sea, it is just another opportunity to sight in on their weapons and fire rounds down range.In the early morning...

Marines with Camp Courtney camp guard and the Provost Marshal’s Office participated in a bilateral security training simulation with the Uruma City Police Department June 11, 2015 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.The training provided an opportunity for the UCPD, Camp Guard and PMO Marines to...

The United States Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron along with U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Recon Battalion conducted joint training from May 18-28 here and on Marine Corps Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.During the training, the 320th STS conducted pre-deployment operations alongside the 3rd Recon...

Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Sydney for a port visit, June 17.Sailors from both ships partnered with the Royal Australian Navy during the visit to train and enjoy the local culture."Our...

Approximately 200 military aircraft filled the skies above Alaska Monday, signifying the start of the joint training exercise, Northern Edge 2015.Hosted by Alaskan Command, NE15 brings together approximately 6,000 U.S. military service members in a joint-forces environment to prepare to respond to...

Pacific Partnership 2015 staff gathered June 16 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the renovation of Bikenibeu West Primary School in Tarawa, Kiribati.The ceremony commenced with opening remarks delivered by Capt. James Meyer, Commodore, Task Force Forager, who recognized the efforts of...

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka to patrol the Indo-Asia-Pacific region June 17, after a month-long continuous maintenance availability (CMAV).“CMAV supports Blue Ridge’s mission by planning and prioritizing all the ship’s maintenance with...

Approximately 80 service members from the Alaska National Guard and U.S. Army Alaska’s 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, departed here aboard two Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft bound for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, yesterday.The service members will join efforts with approximately...